Flash Flood — Broomfield, Colorado

2022-08-16 · near Broomfield, Broomfield, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall produced extensive flooding in Broomfield. Six inches of water inundated a section of Highway 287. Bike paths were flooded along Rock Creek and near Spader Way near the Broomfield Events Center.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall produced extensive flooding in Broomfield. Six inches of water inundated a section of Highway 287. Bike paths were flooded along Rock Creek and near Spader Way near the Broomfield Events Center. Spader Way was closed due to flash flooding from 1st Avenue to DesCombes Drive. Storm totals up to 3.62 inches observed in the area. Bike paths flooded with several feet of water along Coal Creek in Lafayette and Rock Creek in Broomfield.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1044001. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.